Bite-Size Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes (+ Cucumber Coins)
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Prep Now, Cook Later
Description
These stuffed cherry tomato appetizers are perfect to make in advance so that the flavors have time to blend and set. Whether you choose to stuff your tomatoes or go with the speedier version of using a cucumber coin to hold the spread and tomato, the presentation makes this elegant appetizer a favorite at any event.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry Italian salad dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1 tablespoon milk
For the Cucumber Coin (Quicker) Version:
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (optional, for a tasty alternative)
Instructions
If Making the Cucumber Coin (Quicker) Version:
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, dressing mix, basil, milk and beat until smooth. (Use another tablespoon of milk if you like a creamier consistency.)
- Spread a small portion of cream cheese filling on each cucumber slice/coin. Top each cucumber coin with a cherry tomato. Refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
If Making the Stuffed Cherry Tomato (Fancier) Version:
- In a small bowl combine cream cheese, dressing mix, basil, milk and beat until smooth. (Use another tablespoon of milk if you like a creamier consistency.)
- Cut a very small portion off the bottom of each tomato so they sit nicely. Make an X cut on the top of each tomato down to around 1/4 inch from the bottom. Using a small melon baller gently remove and discard the centers.
- Using a spoon or piping bag fill each tomato with about 1 teaspoon of the filling. Refrigerate up to 6 hours before serving.
Notes
Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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